Chapter 29: The Queen Mother

  Compared to his previous stealthy entry into the village, Zhang Youren truly experienced the majesty of the Three Realms' co-ruler this time. The scene was bustling with cars and horses, extremely lively, with countless ghost kings, spirit officials, robed immortal officials, and powerful warriors following in procession.

  The only regret is that since the last time something happened between Xiaoqing and Zhang Youren, Xiaoqing has been deliberately avoiding Zhang Youren, making him very annoyed. With one less considerate servant girl by his side, Zhang Youren's luxurious outing party was much less enjoyable.

  The Nine-Headed Heavenly Dragon opened the way, and all the immortals and gods from various paths retreated three houses away, all revealing a fearful expression, secretly guessing: Is it not that something big has happened in Heaven? Or is it that large numbers of barbarians have appeared in the various continents of the Earthly Immortal Realm, and Your Majesty is mobilizing troops and generals, preparing to personally lead an expedition?

  Zhang Youren's expression was solemn, but his heart couldn't help but smile with pride.

  Unfortunately, Ling Xiao Hall and Yaochi Xian Palace were far apart, but Tian Long's speed was too fast, so he didn't have time to enjoy the thrill for long before they reached their destination.

  The Queen Mother suddenly heard that Zhang Youren had arrived, and although she didn't understand what kind of medicine was being sold in this gourd, she had to hastily lead the immortals from the Jade Pool to welcome him.

  "Long live Your Majesty."

  The Queen Mother's voice, a thousand times more charming and alluring than before, broke through Zhang Youren's proud appearance, causing him to stick his head out of the dragon carriage and become instantly stunned.

  "What the... Is she even human? No, there shouldn't be such a beautiful woman in this world!"

  With a "gulp", Zhang Youren swallowed a mouthful of saliva, his Adam's apple making a scraping sound that made one's teeth ache.

  This is Queen Mother Wang, he is nominally the master of the harem, that untouchable Yao Ji who can only be looked at but not touched!

  After changing his identity, Zhang Youren's memory was incomplete, and he had no recollection of Wang Mu Niang Niang at all. It wasn't until now that he saw this genuine wife for the first time. Therefore, since seeing Wang Mu Niang Niang, he hadn't blinked once.

  "Girls, you're really a group of pure girls!"

  Only saw those girls like 28-year-old maidens, no, beauties!

  She bends her slender waist with gentle steps, presenting her white wrist in a light gauze. Her eyes contain spring water and clear waves, anticipating the future. On her head, a hairpin with a jade dragon and phoenix is inserted at an angle. Her face is as beautiful as a flower, her fingers are like cut scallions, her mouth is like a cherry blossom, one eyebrow raised, one smile moves people's hearts.

  Sometimes a glimmer of sharpness flashes in his eyes, yet it carries an air of dominance that dares not be underestimated.

  When the Queen Mother sensed Zhang Youren's gaze, she slightly raised her head, with a look that was both annoyed and pleased, blushing and shy. In an instant, she dispersed the majestic aura of the mother of heaven, suddenly transforming into a mundane woman fallen to dust. However, even so, not only did she not lose any color, but it instead added several points to her feminine charm.

  "Ah, ah!"

  Zhang Youren himself heard his heart almost jumping out of his chest cavity.

  "This is my ancestral home! Oh no! That damned Locking Sun Seal, I must cultivate immortality, cultivate until I become a Mahayana Golden Immortal and lift the curse!"

  "We humbly welcome Your Majesty!"

  Just as Zhang Youren was about to enter the temple, a thunderous shout shook the mountains and seas.

  "I'm going, what's the point of this? As the master of the three realms, I don't even have a bit of free space left. I haven't had enough yet, what are you yelling about!"

  Zhang Youren helplessly shifted his gaze away from the Queen Mother's face, and the corner of his eye clearly saw a hint of a mischievous little witch-like charm on her face.

  "These women are too arrogant!"

  He looked at the crowd of immortals from the Jade Pool who were still kowtowing and said, "All of you may rise, I have something to discuss with the Queen Mother, so please withdraw."

  He walked down the dragon's path, hiding all the rustic and countrified expressions he had just shown, being serious and naturally exuding an aura of superiority that made people feel a sense of trust and reliance from the bottom of their hearts.

  "This is indeed the Jade Emperor, and his demeanor is truly extraordinary. If my family's Niu Ge were also like this, even if it meant dying, I, this immortal maiden, would be willing."

  A flower-crazy little elf, with a dazed expression, gazing at Zhang Youren's majestic and towering figure, her eyes shining brightly.

  "Idiot!"

  Zi Xia Xianzi saw the little fairy's expression, slightly furrowed her brow, and coldly said: "What's so good about Yu Huang Dadi? He may be handsome, but he's too weak and lacks the aura of the ruler of the three realms."

  "Zixia sister, what is your ideal partner like?" a little fairy chimed in and asked.

  "Hmph, this immortal... " Zixia's face showed a hint of admiration.

  "He may not be extremely handsome, nor necessarily of high status, but he must be a great hero, a domineering and unyielding man." Zixia's face turned slightly red as she became immersed in her own fantasy, saying: "One day, he will ride on the seven-colored auspicious clouds, wearing golden armor and sacred robes to marry me!"

  "Ah...... Sister Zi Xia has fallen in love."

  "Go! You're asking for a beating, you little girl."

  After all the fairies retreated, a few little fairy maids played together in a heap, their skirts fluttering and flying, their powder fragrance intoxicating.

  "What a ridiculous sight! Get out of here!"

  The Queen Mother's eyebrows rose in anger, her majesty was intimidating without being angry. The palace maids were so frightened that they quickly retreated back into the palace, leaving behind only the sound of their playful laughter, which lingered around Zhang Youren's ears, constantly stirring up his heart that had been cursed by the Locking Yang Seal.

  "How nice it would be if there were no locks on the Jade Lock Pass! By then, the back palace of Laozi's Heavenly Court will be even more vibrant than this Jade Pool!"

  He slightly nervously inhaled the remaining fragrance of rouge powder in the air and said to Queen Mother, "Jade Maiden, I have come today with a matter that requires discussion with you."

  "Yao Ji, did I hear it right, he called me Yao Ji?"

  When she first heard Zhang Youren's address, Yaoji was taken aback. All along, the Jade Emperor and she had always deliberately kept their distance, following the other officials in addressing her as Queen Mother, which moved her but also secretly pained her.

  Yao Ji understood that when her father left her in the Heavenly Court, he had secretly conspired with Zhang Youren for a long time. The two of them didn't know what kind of secret matter they were discussing, but after that, Zhang Youren treated her with utmost respect and never dared to overstep his bounds, making this nominal Queen Mother feel extremely suffocated.

  Over the years, time has slipped away like sand, leaving no trace, but the relationship between the two people has remained eternal and unchanged.

  Now, hearing Zhang Youren's "Yao Ji", just two simple words, made her strong heart soften.

  She gazed at Zhang Youren's angular profile, her eyes filled with a hint of intoxication.

  "This is more like my man!"

  She lowered her head slightly, for a moment shy and unable to bear it, completely unaware of Zhang Youren's eyes gleaming with green light.

  "My god, why are you so charming, can't you let me live?"

  Zhang Youren looked at Yaoji's expression, his heart erupted like a volcano, and the Suoyang knot had the momentum to rush up to the sky. He took a deep breath, suppressed the restless curse, and put on a dignified appearance, saying: "Yaoji, I'm going to visit Pantao Garden today."

  "Hmm..."

  Yao Ji nodded obediently, her tone so gentle that even she herself couldn't believe it.